Name: Jay Mendell
Grade Started at Ascension: 2nd
Favorite Teacher: Coach Celie
Favorite Ascension Memory: When we were in 7th grade and the teachers took away our ball for kickball so we lay down in the yard and spelled out words
Future Plans: Play golf at LSU and play professionally on the PGA Tour

While Jay has been at Ascension, he has played baseball, basketball, and most importantly, golf. Jay holds the school’s 9, 18, and 36 hole scoring records for golf! He’s been involved in the Food Club, Fantasy Football Club, Fitness Club, National Honor Society, Beta Club, and Leadership. In his free time, he likes to play ping pong, hang out with friends, play basketball, and work out. A fun fact about Jay is that he’s a big Formula 1 fan! Lastly, his advice for the underclassmen is to pay attention to who you surround yourself with and never believe that you are working hard enough.